According to a statement released by North Korea’s official news agency KCNA, the Hwasong-11 Ra missiles—representing a new era in tactical strike capability—successfully destroyed their targets with precision during tests conducted with advanced warhead technologies. The trials also marked the first large-scale verification of cluster and fragmentation mine warheads, which demonstrated the ability to saturate a 13-hectare area with high-intensity firepower.
A 13-Hectare Area Destroyed in a Single Strike
The tests, carried out by North Korea’s Missile Administration, confirmed the power of the upgraded short-range Hwasong-11 Ra surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missiles. A total of five launches were conducted, with the missiles reportedly reaching a target zone approximately 136 kilometers away.
Technical data indicates that the missiles can strike an area between 12.5 and 13 hectares with “very high intensity.” This demonstrates that the system is capable not only of hitting a single point but also of neutralizing a wide area entirely.
Next-Generation Warhead Technology
One of the most notable technical aspects of the report is the new generation of munitions carried by the missiles. The tests focused on two main types of warheads:
- Cluster Munition Warhead: Designed to neutralize dispersed military assets and soft targets over a wide area.
- Fragmentation Mine Warhead: Produces a high fragmentation effect upon impact, maximizing damage against armored and fixed targets.
The Result of Five Years of R&D
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who personally supervised the tests, emphasized that this achievement was no coincidence. He stated that the results were the culmination of five years of work by a specialized research group focused on missile warheads.
According to Kim, the new capabilities of the Hwasong-11 Ra system will enhance the Korean People’s Army’s high-precision strike capacity and meet operational requirements at a much more “satisfactory” level.
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Source: C4Defence-KCNA
